61531 ZIP Code, Farmington, IL
61531 is a ZIP code in Farmington, Illinois — mostly in Fulton County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Knox and Peoria counties. It covers 56 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61553, 61432 and 61569. 3,007 people live here in 1,221 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $70,107, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Farmington, IL
- County: Fulton County
- Land area: 56 sq mi
- Population: 3,007
- Median household income: $70,107
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,007 |
| Households | 1,221 |
| Median household income | $70,107 |
| Income per person | $36,069 |
| Median age | 39.2 |
| Homeowners | 80.0% |
| Median home value | $127,700 |
| Median rent | $931 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 8.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 15.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.8% |
| $75–100K | 10.7% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 14.5% |
| $200K+ | 3.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.0% |
| 10–19 | 14.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 9.0% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 7.7% |
| 75+ | 13.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.4% |
| Owned outright | 31.4% |
| Rented | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 14.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.4% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 5.8% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 4.2% |
Businesses in 61531
48 business establishments with 690 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61553 — Norris village, IL (4.3 mi)
- 61432 — Fairview village, IL (6.5 mi)
- 61569 — Trivoli CDP, IL (7.1 mi)
- 61572 — Yates City village, IL (7.9 mi)
- 61529 — Elmwood city, IL (8.6 mi)
- 61520 — Canton city, IL (9.6 mi)
- 61458 — Maquon village, IL (10.3 mi)
- 61544 — London Mills village, IL (10.4 mi)
Areas that include 61531
- Farmington, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fulton County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Knox County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Peoria County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Fulton County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Fulton County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Fulton County
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of households with children in Fulton County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Fulton County
Mail every home in 61531
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61531, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61531 in?
- 61531 is a Farmington, IL mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Farmington; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61531 in?
- 61531 is mostly in Fulton County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Knox and Peoria counties.
- What is the population of 61531?
- About 3,007 people (±171), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,325.
- What is the median household income in 61531?
- $70,107 (±$7,935), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61531?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61531 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61531?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61553 (4.3 mi, Norris), 61432 (6.5 mi, Fairview), 61569 (7.1 mi, Trivoli), 61572 (7.9 mi, Yates City), 61529 (8.6 mi, Elmwood) and 61520 (9.6 mi, Canton).
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